Break Free From Domestic Violence Act

The Break Free From Domestic Violence Act prohibits landlords from charging fees when tenants leave housing early due to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. It applies specifically to tenants in housing programs covered under the Violence Against Women Act of 1994. The law requires that victims may voluntarily exit their lease without penalty, and lease agreements cannot override this by imposing early termination fees. This directly affects victims seeking to leave unsafe housing situations without facing financial barriers.